How to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle

Doesn’t it hurt a bit knowing that humans are at least partially responsible for the climate changes our planet is experiencing today, but we’re still not able to live up to our own expectations of making this country a better place for everyone. Though the bullet has already left the gun, we can still try to prevent more from happening by modifying our behaviors. One way we can make a difference is by adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Adopting an eco friendly lifestyle isn’t always easy, however you can be proud of the efforts you’ve made to be just a little more productive. Green living means making daily lifestyle choices that lean toward sustainability and limiting your carbon footprint on the planet. Below is the list of simple eco-friendly adjustments we can make in our daily lives, which in turn can support the environment and your green lifestyle.

• Energy conservation

Energy conservation is one of the most important things we all can do to reduce our carbon footprint. Leaving your electricals on standby needlessly uses up energy. Hit the off switch and you could see huge improvements, noticeably in your energy bills!

• Ditch the plastic bags

Plastic seems to have found its way into every single aspect of our lives. However, giving it up isn’t as difficult as we might think. We all can carry one while shopping and buy fruit and vegetables loose. Say no to plastic in general.

• Don’t Waste food

A lot of the waste takes place in supermarkets and restaurants, but you can help out and save money by only buying what you need (think two carrots instead of a bag), saving or freezing leftovers, and repurposing scraps.

• Carpool

Carpooling saves gas which means fewer cars on the road, therefore less carbon emissions. Plus, it’ll keep you punctual and save the passengers from all the road rage that comes with fighting rush-hour traffic.

• Unplug

If you really want to reduce your carbon footprint, you need to unplug your electronics. Electronic devices like televisions and battery chargers are known as vampire electronics because they suck energy even when not in use. Unplugging these electronics eliminates this waste. You can also cut the excess by plugging your electronics into a power strip and turning the strip off.

Decreasing your carbon footprint doesn’t have to be costly or time-consuming. Use these small ways to help the environment and you might save some money as well.